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D499 OUA

1986 Mercedes-benz 420

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,221 mi
Last recorded170,221 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 420107,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD499 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 170,221 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SUSPECT PUNCHURE

Pass 13 Mar 2007 169,333 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 169,333 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

generally rusty under

start to rust around front anti roll bar fixing offside

Fail 6 Apr 2006 169,104 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 169,104 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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D499 OUA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 107,080 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D499 OUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D499 OUA registered?

D499 OUA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D499 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D499 OUA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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